Chrysanthemums and Copper, oil on canvas, 12 x 16

I have been taking some time off as of late from teaching so its enabled me to work on a few more studio still life set ups. As with a previous post I am enjoying working with different lighting affects in a more controlled atmosphere. Returning to a favorite theme of copper and blue and white porcelain, I added in some chrysanthemums for additional color and texture. I thought the addition of some of the complementary blues gave a little zip to a predominately analogous painting. Even though the painting is in rather warm tones, which tend to be thought of as energetic and exciting, for some reason, I think this is a more restful painting. At any rate, it was a lot of fun to play around with. Enjoy.
Chrysanthemums and Copper
oil on canvas, 12 x 16
700.00 framed
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Yellow and Blue, oil on canvas, 16 x 12

I have come to a more quiet time in my schedule so I am looking forward to spending some of these moments playing around with new subjects, colors or even brushes. In this piece I tried a slightly different approach to setting up my still life in terms of more controlled lights and shadows. I also wanted to focus on lost edges, especially in the shadowed areas of the painting. I liked the result and so I'll give it another go and see what happens.
Yellow and Blue
oil on canvas 16 x 12
695.00 framed, plus shipping
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Andrew Orr-Recent Paintings

November 6 through December 3, 2009
South Street Gallery
149 South Street
Hingham, MA 02043

Opening reception November 6 from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m.
Painting demonstration, November 7 from 1:00 until 3:00pm

For more information please see our advertisement in the November issue of American Art Collector magazine or visit us on the web at www.southstreetgallery.com

The Softness of Autumn, oil on canvas 12 x 16

There is something about a cloudy, somewhat gray, autumn day that can seem somewhat "soft." There is a gentleness to the light and to the time of year. After all of the events of a busy summer combined with preparations for the winter ahead, a quiet or soft autumn day can bring a wonderful sense of peace and calm.
The Softness of Autumn
oil on canvas,
12 x 16
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Andrew Orr-Recent Paintings

November 6 through December 3, 2009
South Street Gallery
149 South Street
Hingham, MA 02043

Opening reception November 6 from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m.
Painting demonstration, November 7 from 1:00 until 3:00pm

For more information please see our advertisement in the November issue of American Art Collector magazine or visit us on the web at www.southstreetgallery.com

Still Waters, oil on canvas 16 x 20

This painting completed entirely on location earlier this fall was a true joy to paint. This is an area swimming hole on the Poultney River and the rock formations are truly amazing. I loved the early afternoon light in this area and hope sometime next year to paint in the same area only in a different season. I should think a fall setting of this same scene would be beautiful. I was pleased to find out that my painting, "Peonies and Hydrangeas" has won the Helen DeCozen Memorial Award for a Floral from the 81st Grand National Exhibition of the American Artists Professional League. The show will be at the Salmagundi Club, in New York until November 13th.
Still Waters
Oil on canvas, 16 x 20
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Andrew Orr-Recent Paintings

November 6 through December 3, 2009
South Street Gallery
149 South Street
Hingham, MA 02043

Opening reception November 6 from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m.
Painting demonstration, November 7 from 1:00 until 3:00pm

For more information please see our advertisement in the November issue of American Art Collector magazine or visit us on the web at www.southstreetgallery.com.

Smiling Faces, oil on canvas 16 x 20

I always enjoy working with still life subjects. At the end of the season, these pansies were still looking up at me with bright happy faces so I thought it would be great to put them in a painting. The blue and white porcelain items were pieces I found in an antique shop while traveling in Australia a couple of years ago. I hope the painting makes you smile as well. This piece is one which was included in the November issue of American Art Collector magazine.

Smiling Faces
oil on canvas, 16 x 20

Andrew Orr-Recent Paintings

November 6 through December 3, 2009
South Street Gallery
149 South Street
Hingham, MA 02043

Opening reception November 6 from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m.
Painting demonstration, November 7 from 1:00 until 3:00pm

For more information please see our advertisement in the November issue of American Art Collector magazine or visit us on the web at www.southstreetgallery.com

September Sycamores, oil on canvas 20 x 24

Painted entirely on location in late September this area on the Poultney River has truly become a favorite spot.

September Sycamores
oil on canvas, 20 x 24

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Andrew Orr-Recent Paintings

November 6 through December 3, 2009
South Street Gallery
149 South Street
Hingham, MA 02043

Opening reception November 6 from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m.
Painting demonstration, November 7 from 1:00 until 3:00pm

For more information please see our advertisement in the November issue of American Art Collector magazine or visit us on the web at www.southstreetgallery.com

After the Autumn Harvest, 12 x 16, oil on canvas

Painted en plein air, it was a beautiful, sunny day after the harvest.
After the Autumn Harvest
12 x 16, oil on canvas
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Andrew Orr-Recent Paintings

November 6 through December 3, 2009
South Street Gallery
149 South Street
Hingham, MA 02043

Opening reception November 6 from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m.

For more information please see our advertisement in the November issue of American Art Collector magazine or visit us on the web at www.southstreetgallery.com

"The Goldenrod of August" oil on canvas 12 x 16

I realized it had been some time since I posted to my blog; I have been painting so much lately that it seems to have been put on the back burner. Now that the weather is turning cooler I thought I would spend some time sharing some of the pieces on which I have been working. I have also been working on a group of paintings for a solo exhibition of my work to be displayed at the South Street Gallery in Hingham, MA. The exhibition opens November 6 and continues through December 3, 2009. Please see the advertisement in the November issue of American Art Collector where I am also honored to be included in their segment, "Artist Focus."
"The Goldenrod of August"
oil on canvas, 12 x 16
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Andrew Orr-Recent Paintings

November 6 through December 3, 2009
South Street Gallery
149 South Street
Hingham, MA 02043

Opening reception November 6 from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m.

For more information please see our advertisement in the November issue of American Art Collector magazine or visit us on the web at www.southstreetgallery.com

Morning on the Poultney River, oil on canvas, 16 x 20

In my last post, I mentioned spending some time working on several plein air painting, after having spent a wonderful week painting on Cape Ann. I have been feverishly working the past several weeks on more outdoor paintings and have thoroughly enjoyed this new direction. This painting was completed over a period of about three days working at the same location, about the same time of day each day and under the same lighting conditions. Truly a beautiful spot along the Poultney River, I plan to return to this area many times over the coming autumn season.
Morning on the Poultney River
oil on mounted canvas
16 x 20
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Late August on the Poultney River, oil on canvas 16 x 20

After spending last week on Cape Ann participating in an outdoor painting class conducted by David P. Curtis, I was so inspired by what I learned from David, I had to get home to try my hand at some of the things we discussed. This piece was painted about 90% out of doors going to the same location over a period of several days at the same time of day and with similar lighting conditions. It's rained pretty much all weekend so I added a few finishing touches from memory here in the studio. I rather like working this way and I think there will be many more plein air paintings completed in this manner in the weeks, months and hopefully years to come. It is amazing how much of an impact one instructor can have on your methods of working and seeing.
August on the Poultney River
oil on canvas, 16 x 20
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Summer Breezes, oil on canvas 12 x 16

It's always fun for this Vermonter to get down to the Cape for a little R and R in the summer. This was a piece completed from sketches and photos from an area of the North Shore. A perfect day, not to hot because of the cool, summer breezes.
Summer Breezes
oil on canvas on board, 12 x 16
695.00 unframed, plus shipping
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An Afternoon Rest, oil on canvas, 12 x 16

I've been spending a lot of time observing cattle in the field making many drawings and sketching trying to gain a better understanding of this great subject. There is a river not far from my home where the cattle go to drink and cool off at different times of the day. The theme of animals going for a drink at a pond, stream or river is a theme which has been repeated throughout art history and many artists, including myself will continue with their own impressions of this same idea. Maybe I am drawn to this idea simply out of a desire to observe and witness yet another aspect of tranquility in the natural world. Maybe its a desire to push myself as an artist to work with different subject matter. No matter the reasoning, the piece was pure enjoyment to pull together and I look forward to further exploration of the subject.
An Afternoon Rest
oil on mounted canvas, 12 x 16
695.00 unframed plus shipping.
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Summertime Grazing in Washington County, oil on canvas 16 x 20

It feels good to be back into my oil work. Sometimes I think that it is perfectly fine to take a break from painting be it to work with other materials, another medium or simply to let the mind rest. During the last few weeks when I have been traveling, I spent some time thinking about subjects that I might like to include in my work. Living in an agricultural area of the state of Vermont I have the opportunity to observe many aspects of farm life. It seems natural to include cows in some of my landscape pictures. I enjoyed working with these guys and think I probably be working with several paintings that include this great subject in the coming weeks.
Grazing in Washington County
oil on canvas
16 x 20
1,295.00 framed, plus shipping
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Mid Day Snack, oil on canvas, 9 x 12

As it has been so rainy lately, and a bit soggy to get outside, I have been doing some studio work. I enjoy setting up casual still lives of everyday objects and this was no exception. I thought just a simple arrangement of the copper shape an apple and some grapes would make a nice little painting and a great, Mid Day Snack.
Mid Day Snack
oil on canvas, 9 x 12
595.00 plus shipping
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William Baffin Roses, oil on canvas, 16 x 20

After spending time this spring in Australia, New Zealand and most recently in Edinburgh, Scotland, it's nice to come home to full blown summer in Vermont. These roses grow along the fence in our front yard and this year the blooms were spectacular. Was a nice greeting from the garden after being away for so long.
"William Baffin Roses"
oil on canvas, 16 x 20
sold

"Summer Pond" oil on canvas, 16 x 20

As mentioned in my last post, I have been traveling and teaching in New Zealand. Having "crossed the ditch" (the Tasmin Sea) as they say, I am now in South Australia where I will continue some classes in Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney. It truly is a lovely part of the world. I completed this painting of a pond near my home just before leaving on the trip.
"Summer Pond"
oil on canvas, 16 x 20
1,200.00 plus shipping
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"First Day of Spring" 12 x 16, oil on mounted canvas

As I have been traveling and conducting some classes in New Zealand, I have not had an opportunity to post to my blog in a while. I completed this painting just before I left. Nature is an amazing thing; when I left Vermont, spring was just starting to unfold. Daffodils were up and poking their heads through the ground, the grass was just starting to turn green and even trees where just showing some signs of new growth. Here in the southern hemisphere, its fall..the colors are beautiful and the air is cool and clean. This year will be an extra treat with two fall seasons to enjoy! This painting was completed after a feeble attempt at the same scene. Its amazing that sometimes just a second chance at the same scene can produce much more pleasing results.
"First Day of Spring"
oil on mounted canvas 12 x 16
695.00 unframed
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"September Afternoon at the Pond" oil on canvas, 20 x 24

This piece was completed earlier this spring using photos and other reference materials I had gathered during the fall season. The pond featured in this painting is located on a friend's property and it was great to visit the area many times through the fall and into the winter to watch nature's graceful changes. I hope to get over there again soon to see what early spring has in store at this favorite painting spot. This painting is part of the exhibition, "Salon International" now on view at the Greenhouse Gallery in San Antonio, TX. Please contact the gallery for further information and to see the beautiful work which comprises this exhibition. www.greenhousegallery.com
"September Afternoon at the Pond"
oil on canvas, 20 x 24
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"The Promise of Spring" oil on canvas on board, 12 x 16

After a long winter its always a welcome site to see signs of spring. I have been hearing the song of the red-winged black bird in the last couple of days and have even seen a few in our feeder, for me a true sign of spring. How nice to be able to hear the song of one of my favorite birds. It feels as though one can breathe a sigh of relief knowing they have made it through winter. Soon the beauty of summer will be upon us.

This piece shows the grays of winter along side some of the new spring grasses along the river bank. The sun is warm yet the rushing water is incredibly cold. This painting is of one of my favorite trees along the river.

Tomorrow, Monday April 6 at 2:00pm CST, I will be the guest of Kim McCool on her online radio broadcast, “Discover the Heart of Art with Kim McCool.” Kim is an excellent porcelain artist and has recently developed this great program. "Discover the Heart of Art with Kim McCool" is a bi-weekly show where McCool interviews artists of all kinds - from classic art, such as painting and sculpture to writing, music and choreography discuss the heart of their art. This art talk show is unique and informative. McCool and her guest talk about what inspires the art, where the love of the art comes from and how listeners can discover the heart of art.
If people are not able to listen to the live broadcast, they can go to McCool’s website (http://www.kimmccool.com) and either download the podcast for later listening or listen to the replay on their computer. The broadcasts will be archived. Please join us.
"The Promise of Spring"
oil on canvas, 12 x 16
695.00 plus shipping
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"Standing Tall" oil on canvas 11 x 14

In a previous post, I mentioned that it was maple sugarin' time in Vermont. With the coming of spring, I guess I felt compelled to complete one more painting in fall colors. This maple tree stood out like a flame against the cool, gray blue sky.
"Standing Tall"
11 x 14, oil on canvas on board
600.00 unframed, plus shipping
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"Summer on the Poultney River" oil on mounted canvas, 18 x 24

I was needing to pull together a painting which will be used for an advertisement later this summer for a show in which I will be participating. In going through my files and sketches I came upon materials I obtained last summer while out and about. I am enjoying painting water immensely and think I will probably be adding this element into my work quite a bit in the future. Now with the still cold temps and melting snow, its hard to believe that in a few short months the pastures, hills and trees will be cloaked in verdant hues. I guess, like everyone else here, I am ready for spring as well.
"Summer on the Poultney River"
oil on mounted canvas, 18 x 24
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"Hillside Sugar House" oil on board, 8 x 10

About this time of year the area public radio station starts asking listeners to email the station with various "signs of spring." After a very long winter everyone is itching to get outside now that the temps are not as cold as several weeks ago. Its a great time of year to go bird watching, snowshoeing, skiing or to even to tap a few maple trees. For me, the signs of spring are the first Robbins, melting snow and collecting maple sap to be boiled into maple syrup. Around the area of Vermont where I live, another sign of spring is the billowing smoke and steam which can be seen coming from the local sugar maker's sugar house. It's an long standing tradition in Vermont to make maple syrup and a sure sign that spring is on the way. This painting is of a local sugar house; the small, often dilapidated buildings offer wonderful character and subject matter, especially this time of year.
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"Summer Pickin" 10 x 8 oil on canvas

As mentioned in a previous post, I am spending some time teaching a painting workshop on the Georgia coast. The nice weather here has inspired me to begin thinking ahead a few months when it will be time to plant the garden at home in Vermont. I painted this piece after clipping a few late season blooms and tossing them in an old "Ball" canning jar belonging to my great-grandmother. I enjoyed painting this piece rather quickly trying to retain a sense of freshness and spontaneity.
"Summer Pickin"
oil on canvas, 10 x 8
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Apples and Copper, oil on board, 18 x 24

I have been teaching some workshops on the coast of Georgia as of late and I realized I hadn't posted anything to my blog in a week or so. I have always liked this piece...rather a joint effort. I borrowed the old copper jug from a friend and the apples came from the tree belonging to a neighbor. It was great fun to pull the piece together and they were quited impressed to know they had played a small part in the set up. Guess its all part of sharing and the creative process.
"Apples and Copper"
oil on board, 18 x 24
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"Along a Path on an Early Fall Day" oil on canvas on board, 12 x 16

Many of the old railway lines in the state of Vermont have been turned into a series of trails and paths for walking, biking and horseback riding. I am fortunate to live near one such path and spend a lot of time on this trail at various times of the year. Last fall, I fell in love with a tree that had turned a brilliant orange yellow while all around other trees were just beginning to change their colors for the coming season. These colors are just a bit lighter in value for me and I enjoyed working in a lighter palette for this piece.
"Along a Path on an Early Fall Day"
oil on canvas on board
12 x 16, 695.00 unframed plus shipping.
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"Autumn at the Pond" oil on canvas 12 x 16, 695.00 unframed, plus shipping

Earlier this past fall, I spent some time at this pond near my home, working on a small outdoor sketch. I fell in love with the scene and knew that I would want to work up something on a larger scale. Well, having worked up a slightly larger painting, I still love this area and think its time to work a bit larger. It always amazes me that there are some subjects that once completed that is IT! No More! Other subjects, I think I could fill a mile of canvas and never get tired.
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"Autumn at the Pond"
12 x 16, oil on canvas on board, 695.00 unframed, plus shipping

"Close of Day, Ogunquit, ME" 16 x 20 oil on canvas on board

As I have been traveling, teaching some painting workshops, I haven't had a chance to post as much as I would like. I completed this painting of the coastal area, "Marginal Way" at Ogunquit, ME, just before I left. During the cold days of winter it's nice to be able to spend some time painting the warmer days of summer! The sun was just beginning to set and the waves hitting the rocks, some which were in the shadows, others tipped by touches of late afternoon light made for an awesome scene. Maybe next time I should try this in a large 30 x 40 format!
"Close of Day, Ogunquit, ME"
oil on canvas on board, 16 x 20
1,295.00 framed, plus shipping
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"Late Afternoon in Winter"

As mentioned in previous posts, before moving to New England, I always imagined winter as dark and gray. The clarity of light in winter never ceases to amaze me. In this painting of the Poultney River, I wanted to convey the feeling of late afternoon light, which was clear and warm, hitting the dormant trees while the snow on the ground in the shadows is still cold. Its almost as if nature is giving the trees one last bit of warmth before the long, cold night ahead.
"Late Afternoon in Winter"
oil on canvas, 20 x 24
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Peonies, Hydrangeas and Blue, oil on canvas, 20 x 24

As it has been so cold lately, I haven't really had the opportunity to get outside to do some painting. It's been nice to work on a still life in a slightly different direction than other still life paintings. I was aiming for a sense of strong light direction and drama in this piece. I also wanted to express strong contrast in textures from the translucent quality of the porcelain, reflective nature of the brass container, the fabric and then the textural elements of the peonies. I think every painting can be a learning experience and a building block to the next piece. I think, in part, that is the draw to the act of creating.
"Peonies, Hydrangeas and Blue"
20 x 24, oil on canvas
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"New Mexico Reflections" oil on canvas, 30 x 24

I finally finished this painting for yet another entry into one of the National exhibitions coming up this year. As I was nearing completion, I realized that I had probably been working on this painting for probably more than a year, at least in my mind. Growing up in New Mexico, I have always loved the late September days moving into early October. Those days, the last of the wild sunflowers bloom by the roadsides, the wild asters start popping up here and there; even the chamisa provides the landscape with a carpet of yellow. Its a beautiful time of year. I could envision a painting with bright sunflowers and wild asters against a back drop of a Navajo rug and maybe a piece of pueblo pottery. So began the quest for the items to include in the painting. I found the pottery here in Vermont, the rug at another shop, the blue jug somewhere else. Once the elements in the painting were together, I actually began working on the composition in my studio. I have no idea if the painting will make it into this show, I certainly hope so. No matter the outcome though, the learning and sheer enjoyment of putting this piece together is the true reward.
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"Late Afternoon Along the Poultney River" oil on canvas, 8 x 10, unframed

Having grown up in New Mexico, I was not fully prepared, on some levels for a New England winter. I think, in my mind, I had an idea that it snowed, everyday, was cold, everyday and that the sun did not shine from late November until sometime in mid-May. While there are many dark and very cold days of winter...it was minus 7 this morning, my initial impression was quite false. There are many beautiful bright and clear winter days after all! It is not always that cold it can be quite warm walking around on a bright winter day. This is one tiny portion of many of the discoveries now living in my adopted Vermont. The day I painted this piece was cold but warm, in the sun. The warm, late afternoon light streaming through the trees created a beautiful moment and I hope through this little painting you can feel the warmth of the winter sun on an otherwise very cold day.
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"Late Afternoon on the Poultney River"
oil on mounted canvas
8 x 10
350.00 unframed, plus shipping

"Bass Rocks", oil on canvas 12 x 16, unframed

During the recent snowy days of winter it's been fun to work on some paintings that are a reminder of warmer days. The rocky shores near Rockport, MA have been an inspiration to artists for countless years. I had the opportunity last summer to spend some time climbing around on these sun bleached rocks and like many before me, and many to come, I was very inspired by the beauty and magnitude of this area.
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"Bass Rocks"
oil on mounted canvas, 12 x 16, unframed
600.00 plus 10.00 shipping

"North Shore Morning" 16 x 20, oil on canvas

In the last week or so I have been feverishly trying to complete some paintings that will be entries into a couple of upcoming National exhibitions. I have not painted a seascape in some time and I was really itching to get back to this type of work. It was a fun experience to compare this seascape with some others that I completed in years past. Amazing how one's style or painting temperament can change. In this painting, which is of the Massachusetts coast, near Magnolia, MA, I wanted to focus on a very clear and strong light direction. I spent a lot of time on this piece loosing edges and doing a lot of blending...a bit odd for me, but I liked the effect. So, wish me luck. One never knows about these shows, but I think its a great time to push a little to really try to do something different and maybe with very fine-tuned senses. This is one of my entries for the show Salon International at the Greenhouse Gallery in San Antonio.
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"Covered Bridge at Pittsford, VT" 16x20, oil on canvas, framed

WHen I moved to Vermont six years ago, I was immediately captured by the charms of the state. What I thought only existed in postcards, actually was part of my new life. I have fallen in love with the area time and time again and am always "wowed" by the landscpae, history; simply the "ethos" of Vermont. With the change in the area of the country where I lived, I have also made changes in my work from subject matter to changes in palette. Such is the case with this painting of the covered bridge at Pittsford, VT. The most widely photographed bridge in the state of Vermont, it made a wonderful subject for a wintertime painting. Some would look at a paintings such as this as trite, it is however a part of the world in which I live and do my work. A covered bridge evokes a feeling of nostaligia, romance or of times gone by. In this world of non-stop, frenectic activity to pause for a moment to be nostaligic about a place or a time might not be so bad afterall.
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"Covered Bridge at Pittsford, VT"
16 x 20, oil on canvas, framed
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